PBL Unit: What can we do to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Title: Oil Clean Up
Audience: Fifth graders
Subject: Social Studies
Duration: 3-5 days
Social Studies Standard 5-6.2
Explain how humans change the physical environment of regions and the consequences of such changes, including use of natural resources.
Technology Standard Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Objectives:
Students will Learn about teamwork and working in groups Learn about planning and construction
Develop ways to clean up the oil spill in the gulf
Analyze an oil spill
Design, build, and test a system to first contain, and then remove the oil from the water Use technology to research websites Prerequisite skills:
1. work collaboratively
2. possess basic computer skills to conduct word processing and search the internet
As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:
Problem solving
Teamwork
The impact humans have on the physical environment
PBL Unit: What can we do to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Title: Oil Clean Up
Audience: Fifth graders
Subject: Social Studies
Duration: 3-5 days
Social Studies Standard 5-6.2
Explain how humans change the physical environment of regions and the consequences of such changes, including use of natural resources.
Technology Standard
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Objectives:
Students will
Learn about teamwork and working in groups
Learn about planning and construction
Develop ways to clean up the oil spill in the gulf
Analyze an oil spill
Design, build, and test a system to first contain, and then remove the oil from the water
Use technology to research websites
Prerequisite skills:
1. work collaboratively
2. possess basic computer skills to conduct word processing and search the internet
As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:
Problem solving
Teamwork
The impact humans have on the physical environment